Description
An exquisite layered meringue cake featuring a nutty meringue base, rich coffee buttercream, and luxurious chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 egg whites
- 3/4 cup almond meal
- 1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 6 oz bittersweet chocolate
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Prepare the meringue by whipping egg whites to stiff peaks with sugar and cream of tartar. Fold in the nut flour.
- Bake meringue layers in a preheated oven at 250°F for 1.5 hours, then let cool.
- Prepare the coffee buttercream by mixing egg yolks, sugar, and butter, then infuse with espresso.
- Make the ganache by heating cream and pouring over chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth.
- Assemble the dacquoise by layering meringue with buttercream and ganache. Chill between layers.
- Decorate with additional ganache and nuts as desired.
Notes
For the best texture, manage the baking and cooling temperatures carefully. Ensure all ingredients are fresh and high-quality.
- Prep Time: 480 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chocolate dessert, dacquoise, gluten-free, French pastry, coffee cake